Activity Overview
This StudyCards™ set promotes understanding of the meaning of slope and evaluation of slope using delta y/delta x definition. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, Ch. 4-1.
Before the Activity
Students should have access to either the TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus family of calculators.
Download the attached StudyCards™ file to students' calculators.
During the Activity
Use this StudyCards™ set to gain understanding of the meaning of slope and evaluation of slope using delta y/delta x definition.
After the Activity
Review student results
As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
Re-teach concepts as necessary